Manager, Leadership Programs & Capability Development

Ingredion • Westchester, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you have experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you are just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there is a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Westchester Workplace type : Hybrid Ingredion is seeking a strategic and innovative leader to help shape the future of leadership development across our global organization. In this role, you will drive the design and evolution of impactful leadership experiences that strengthen leadership capabilities, support business priorities, and enable leaders to succeed in an increasingly dynamic environment. As a Manager, Leadership Programs & Capability Development , you will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of global leadership programs and development solutions, ensuring they create measurable impact and align with Ingredion's leadership philosophy and enterprise objectives. This role reports to the Director, Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness and works closely with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, senior leaders, and external learning partners around the globe.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience managing global or regional leadership development, talent development, learning, or organizational capability programs.
• Proven success designing, implementing, and managing leadership development initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong program and project management experience, including budget ownership and stakeholder management.
• Experience collaborating with external vendors, consultants, and leadership development providers.

Nice To Haves

• A strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision, operational detail, and flawless execution.
• Knowledgeable in adult learning principles, leadership development, behavioral change, and capability-building methodologies.
• Data-driven and comfortable translating feedback, analytics, and insights into actionable recommendations.
• An effective influencer who builds credibility and trust with senior leaders, HR partners, and external stakeholders.
• Digitally savvy, adaptable, and curious about emerging learning technologies, talent insights, and leadership trends.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of global leadership programs, including design, implementation, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead flagship leadership initiatives, including LEAP and other Tier 2 and Tier 3 leadership programs, ensuring consistent and impactful participant experiences.
• Translate leadership strategies and capability priorities into scalable, business-relevant learning journeys and development experiences.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external learning providers to enhance program content, tools, and experiences, making effective build-versus-buy decisions.
• Drive program execution excellence through project planning, budget management, timeline oversight, risk mitigation, and delivery across virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats.
• Develop practical leadership tools, resources, and enablement solutions that support leaders in the flow of work and day-to-day decision-making.
• Establish and track success metrics, leveraging data and insights to improve program effectiveness and demonstrate leadership capability impact across the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel.
• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager